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The idea of Judas being a Zealot is derived from his surname. Some say that Iscariot means "a man of Kerioth" or Carioth, which is a city of Judah, while others say that it means 'men of the dagger', which was a description of a Zealot. There seems to be more evidence supporting the first meaning, although neither is known for sure. As far as I have found, there is no other biblical evidence suggesting Judas was a Zealot and so I have to conclude that those who suggest this, and draw meaning from it, are doing so on very shaky ground.

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